The Dolomites 2022

Following on from the success of the club's holiday in the Dolomites in 2016 and back by popular demand is the opportunity to visit this beautiful area again as a club. Below are details of the proposed trip with dates and costings. If, having read them, you are interested in going get in touch with Hazel and Paul (see below).

This trip is now fully booked but if you would like to be added to the waiting list please complete the form as usual.

Leaders

Paul and Hazel Jennings

Geoff Smith and Pat Whitehurst

Dates

The dates are Thursday 8th to Saturday 17th September 2022, making a total of 9 nights.

Location

The Walks

This area has walks and activities that can suit everyone. There are many buses and 17 different lifts so it is possible to enjoy the scenery without having to do strenuous walks. The leaders will put together a program of 8 full day walks. The full day walks will be up to 6 hours in length and can involve ascent and/or descent of up to 1000 metres on good non vertiginous paths. There are many options for an easier walk and these will be planned on a day to day basis depending on the route of the main walk. Most of the walks will involve a lift or bus to either reach the higher level or return from it. Walking is entirely optional and members are welcome to come and just relax or do their own thing. Non walking partners are very welcome, as Corvara is a very spectacular and beautiful area.

The Accommodation

Accommodation and half board will be arranged at the Col Alto Hotel which has a very central location in Corvara next to the buses and near the local shop. The hotel has an indoor heated pool and many sauna and ‘wellness’ options included in the price, and is a great base to relax as well as walk.

https://www.colalto.it/en/hotel

The Estimated Cost

At this stage, the cost is a close estimate since some of the prices for 2022 are not yet published and there can be fluctuations in the exchange rate.

Budget level costs at 2022 rates based on 2 persons sharing a room are:-

  • Return flights Birmingham to Munich - £170
  • Return Private Coach Transfers - £80
  • Hotel – 9 days half board in standard double - £820
  • 6 day lift pass - £90

Total £1160 per person

Hotel room options (including flights, transfers and lift pass as above) are:-

  • 2 or 3 persons sharing a room - £1160 per person
  • Single occupancy of a small double room - £1500 per person
  • Superior room - £1260 per person

The hotel costs are based on a budget quotation for a mixed set of room types using an exchange rate of 1.12€ to the pound. It will be necessary to find out the exact mix of rooms required before finalising the price. It may be necessary to ask for a deposit to book the hotel but this will be fully refundable up to 60 days before.

Proposed Travel

Flights

  • Outward: Lufthansa Birmingham Airport to Munich LH2513 departs 06:45
  • Return: Lufthansa Munich to Birmingham LH2512 21:45 arrives 22.55

Flights will become available for booking in late September 2021.

Transfers

By private coach from airport to the hotel. Journey time is around 4 hours with spectacular scenery through the Brenner Pass.

There is no problem if anyone wants to travel independently.

Timetable

In order to finalise details with the hotel we need to know how many members are interested by June 11th 2021.

Contact Details

If you need further information, please contact Paul and Hazel by email to  pauljennings238@gmail.com or phone 01905 357425 or 07855 791830